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Month: March 2024

SIFC Raises Concerns Over UAE Focal Persons’ Response to RE Project Interest

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Renewable-Energy

The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has expressed reservations regarding the lack of response from United Arab Emirates (UAE) focal persons to a company interested in renewable energy (RE) projects in Pakistan. In a letter addressed to relevant ministries, SIFC enclosed a letter from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA), based on communication from Pakistan’s ambassador to the UAE, highlighting…

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Iranian Firm Sunir Seeks PM’s Help for Outstanding Dues

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Power-control

M/s Sunir, an Iranian firm, has reached out to Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif seeking assistance in receiving payment for outstanding dues owed by the National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC). In a letter to the Prime Minister, Managing Director Hasan Gholinezhad highlighted Sunir’s completion of the Gwadar Pak-Iran 220KV interconnection transmission line, allowing for the import of an additional 100MW…

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PPIB Develops New Arrangements for Thatta Cat-III Wind Projects

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wind_energy

The Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has introduced new arrangements for Category-III wind projects in Thatta, aiming to facilitate the purchase of 300 MW of electricity by K-Electric (KE) through its transmission network, according to sources familiar with NEPRA’s information. The Managing Director of PPIB, Shah Jahan Mirza, communicated these developments in a letter to NEPRA’s Chairman, Waseem Mukhtar.…

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IMF Urges Full Utilization of Power Plants to Lower Tariffs

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power-sector

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended strategies to reduce power tariffs for various consumer categories, emphasizing the need to fully utilize new power plants and optimize the energy mix. According to sources in the Ministry of Finance, the IMF has advised the government to operate new power plants at maximum capacity to effectively meet the country’s energy demands. Currently,…

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Solis Celebrates Ninth Consecutive EUPD Top Brand PV Award, Marking a Legacy of Excellence

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New-Solis

Ginlong (Solis) Technologies, one of the most experienced and the third largest inverter manufacturers in the world, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious seal of recognition for ‘Top PV Inverter Brand’ in the Netherlands by global market research organisation, EUPD.  The award marks the 9th consecutive year that Solis has been privileged with an EUPD…

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Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari Vows to Combat Electricity Theft, Labels it ‘Economic Terrorism’ in address to the DISCOS Chairmen and CEOs

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Islamabad: The Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Leghari, addressed the Chairmen and Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) of Power Distribution Companies (Discos) through a video link. The focus of the discussion centered on combating electricity theft, which the Minister referred to as a form of economic terrorism that has severely impacted the country’s economy. Minister Leghari emphasized the urgent…

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Petroleum Prices to Hike Again in Pakistan Amidst IMF Demand

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Petroleum-prices

Sources suggest that Pakistan is gearing up for yet another increase in petroleum prices, with petrol expected to surge by Rs9.5 per liter from April 1. This hike could push the new price of petrol to range from Rs279.75 to Rs289.25. Additionally, the government is contemplating raising the petroleum levy from Rs60 to Rs100 per liter to meet IMF demands. Read…

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OGRA, SNGPL deny any plans to update gas billing system

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Gas-tariff

Both the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) have denied any plans to update the current tiered gas billing system.  This proposed change would involve eliminating the existing slabs and discounts and transitioning to a flat-rate method. Some media reports claimed that the federal government may update the current tiered gas billing system…

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The Solar Power Duck Curve

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solar-power

With the increasing demand for electricity as the world shifts away from fossil fuels, cleaner sources of energy like solar and wind are becoming more and more common. However, as more solar power is introduced into our grids, operators are dealing with a new problem that can be visualized as the “duck curve.” Utility companies use models to predict demand…

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Chairman WAPDA visits Dasu Project to express solidarity with Chinese firm

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New-01

March 27, 2024: Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (Retd) visited Dasu Hydropower Project today to express solidarity with the Chinese engineers and the workers, who are serving at the Project. He reached there in the wake of a terrorist attack near Besham in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, killing five Chinese and a local on their way to Dasu Hydropower Project…

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